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The right look:
'Country decorating' is the popular trend
by Iignda Hillman Rapley
Carrie Triebner began dabbling in the decorating
business when friends asked for her help. She was
getting so many requests she began charging money.
With a little help from Bridal Elegance, the local
floral shops, business started getting busy and she
began building props and shopping for materials.
And that is how Ambiance Event Decorating and
Wedding Planning Services , from the Lucan area
began. A newbrideherself and with the help of
Kendra Mudge, the business took off in a big way.
Many couples are still very traditional, says
Triebner, decorating with white tulle and ivey but
its mostly because that's what everyone has always
seen. but, Triebner says, couples are becoming more
daring and dramatic in decorating using dark
colours like black and brown.
"It's so perfect because it makes the beautiful bride
in white stand out instead of blending in with the
surroundings," she says.
What has become very popular is "country decorat-
ing." Lots of grapevine and barnboard can turn your
space into a "rustic ranch" complete with a tall
ranch gateway, saddles and table garlands made of
burlap, twine and rusty
stars. They can also use
straw bales everywhere as
sitting areas. How's that
for rural!
Triebner says creating a
tropical paradise is a little
unusual and can offer
challenges. With the right
materials and some cre-
ativity this can be a beau-
tiful setting for a wedding
reception and fun for
guests to take photos
under palm trees and on
the dock. Tiki torches
make the hall cozy.
"I love to shop as most
women do," says Triebner so its easy to pick up
materials here and there. You just need to be cre-
ative and thrifty." She says building props can be
challenging g and time consuming. There is a little
trial and error but the finished product is worth the
diligence.
Triebner says black is very popular now and the
One example of a wedding decorated by Carrie Triebner and Kendra Mudge of
Ambiance Event Decorating and Wedding Planning Services
colour of choice for many brides for their brides-
maids. Everyone looks great in black and goes with
every colour scheme, says this planner adding black
linens are also being used more as it creates a very
dramatic effect and highlights centre pieces well.
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